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An ESICM systematic review and meta-analysis of procalcitonin-guided antibiotic therapy algorithms in adult critically ill patients

Authors: Dimitrios K. Matthaiou, Georgia Ntani, Marina Kontogiorgi, Garyfallia Poulakou, Apostolos Armaganidis, George Dimopoulos

Published in: Intensive Care Medicine | Issue 6/2012

Abstract

Purpose

We sought to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of procalcitonin(PCT)-guided antibiotic therapy algorithms for critically ill adult patients.

Methods

We performed a search in PubMed and in the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Seven evaluable randomised clinical trials (RCTs) were identified and analysed. Primary outcomes included the duration of antibiotic therapy for the first episode of infection and 28-day mortality. Secondary outcomes included length of ICU stay, length of hospitalisation, antibiotic-free days within the first 28 days of hospitalisation, recurrences, and superinfections.

Results

Data on the duration of antibiotic therapy for the first episode of infection were provided in five out of seven included RCTs, while data on 28-day mortality were provided in all of the included RCTs. Duration of antibiotic therapy for the first episode of infection was reduced in favour of PCT-guided treatment [pooled weighted mean difference (WMD) = −3.15 days, random effects model, 95 % confidence interval (CI) −4.36 to −1.95, P < 0.001]. There was no difference in 28-day mortality between the compared arms [fixed effect model (FEM), odds ratio = 0.96, 95 % CI 0.79–1.15, P = 0.63). Antibiotic-free days were increased within the first 28 days of hospitalisation in favour of the PCT-guided treatment arm (pooled WMD = 3.08 days, FEM, 95 % CI 2.06–4.10, P < 0.001). No difference was found regarding the remaining outcomes. Sensitivity analyses including studies of higher quality and studies using the TRACE method to measure PCT yielded similar results.

Conclusions

Procalcitonin-guided antibiotic therapy algorithms could help in reducing the duration of antimicrobial administration without having a negative impact on survival.

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Title: An ESICM systematic review and meta-analysis of procalcitonin-guided antibiotic therapy algorithms in adult critically ill patients
Authors: Dimitrios K. Matthaiou
Georgia Ntani
Marina Kontogiorgi
Garyfallia Poulakou
Apostolos Armaganidis
George Dimopoulos
Publication date: 01-06-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Intensive Care Medicine / Issue 6/2012
Print ISSN: 0342-4642
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1238
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-012-2563-7

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An ESICM systematic review and meta-analysis of procalcitonin-guided antibiotic therapy algorithms in adult critically ill patients

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Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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